Kawana Waters State College is a Prep to Year 12 College, established in 2006 bringing together Kawana Waters State High School and Bokarina State School, providing a seamless journey from Prep to Year 12 for young people in the Kawana Waters area. We are situated in the heart of Queensland's Sunshine Coast with a current enrolment of 2100 students (500 Primary, 1600 Secondary). Our college is situated between the beach and lake Kawana with world class sporting, medical, university and recreational facilities on our door step. This area will become a hive of activity in the lead up and during the 2032 Olympics.
Kawana Waters State College is an international community of learners achieving excellence. We strive to develop life-long learners who make a positive contribution to a global society. At Kawana Waters State College we believe that all people can learn.
Our College provides modern educational experiences designed to give every student a technology rich and future-focused education. We deliver a comprehensively designed Australian Curriculum in year P-9 and our senior programs for year 10-12 are focused on ensuring all students are ready for the next step in their life's journey, be that university, industry specific training or direct to the work force. Our students will be future ready.
At Kawana Waters State College:
- We show respect for others, our environment and ourselves;
- We strive for excellence in academic, sporting and cultural pursuits and reward it with recognition and celebration;
- We value diversity and learn from each other and the cultures in our global community; and
- We promote enjoyment, positive relationships and dynamic teams.
Our Programs of Excellence: Academic Curriculum Extension, Football, Aquatics and the Arts, create a culture of learning and achievement that pervades throughout our College. Kawana Waters State College is located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast Health precinct, the largest in the southern hemisphere and our College offers a wide range of health industry specific studies that prepare students for Medicine, Nursing and Aged Care.
I am very proud of our expert, experienced and caring staff who create supportive, challenging and caring environments for our students to learn and grow.
As an internationally recognised Queensland Independent Public School, our College is regularly reviewed and quality assured against international standards. We have a vibrant International Student Program with opportunities for our local students to travel and study overseas as well as welcoming international students to engage in our first-class educational experience.
Our students benefit from a network of partnerships developed by the school to provide learning and pathways for students. We have forged partnerships with universities, businesses, local health industries, and community organisations. Kawana Waters State College, through these partnerships is shaping bright futures for our learners.
There is a myriad of information on our website about what our College offers its students and community. Please take the time to peruse the site and do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to know more about Kawana Waters State College.
Brett Burgess
Executive Principal